Sermons on 1 John 1:1:

Christian Fellowship Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 23, 2003

The nature and enemies of Christian felloship and the traits that characterize "fellow Christians."

Christian Fellowship I Jn. 1:3 INTRO.: Once at an area meeting, I invited a choir from a congregation of another Church to sing. They did a very good job, but a fellow preacher who attended took exception to bringing in "outsiders" to sing. He felt moved to write me a very strong letter, soundly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conditions For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

His Witness

Contributed by Darryl Muse on Oct 18, 2000

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. Witness…to furnish proof of…to have personal or direct cognizance of …one asked to be present at a transaction ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

How To Rely On Jesus Your Advocate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How tragic it is to live life without a real advocate.

How tragic it is to live life without a real advocate. Everybody needs an intercessor from time to time. A true advocate is a friend, who exerts influence for another. In a court of law, an advocate pleads the case of an accused in terms that seeks a reprieve. More precious words were never spoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tests Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I.

1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I. THE TEST OF FELLOWSHIP IS WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1:5 - 2:27) II. THE TEST OF SONSHIP IS PRACTICISING RIGHTEOUSNESS (2:28-3:23) III. THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Manifested His Life To Be...

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: GOD MANIFESTED HIS LIFE TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED A.

INTRODUCTION: GOD MANIFESTED HIS LIFE TO BE PROCLAIMED, SHARED, & ENJOYED A. The Life of God was Manifested to be Proclaimed (:1-2) 1. The Apostles Experienced God's Life First Hand 2. Assurance of God's Life Demands Proclamation B. The Life of God was Manifested to be Shared (:3) 1. Shared in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy For The Journey Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four factors we need in order to have genuine joy in the spiritual journey.

In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out for the Orient and ended up in the Caribbean. Some people have said that Columbus set a pattern that’s continued for the last 500 years…that men still won’t stop and ask for directions. For many of us guys, being someplace we’ve never been before is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7, 1 John 1:1-19, John 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Saw

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2001

John was a man who had witness these things with his own eyes

John Saw 1 John 1:1-10 John had been there, when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. He was there, when a invalid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 10, 2001

Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus? Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord? Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture truly reveals His glory.

Who Is This Jesus? Introduction:  Who is this Jesus?  Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus?  Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord?  Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

1st in First John Series

JESUS, THE HOPE OF THE WORLD 1 John 1:1-4 INTRO: In the letter of 1 John, John gives several keys as to why the book was written. One of the reasons for 1 John is to promote joy (1:4). The second reason he gives us this book is to prevent sin (2:1). In other words, that we might be strengthened ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Build - Kingdom Builders

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 18, 2000

The empowerment of the 2nd generation Christian in contrast with the first generation Christians. today we enjoy the onipresence of the Holy Spirit for empowerment.

Empowered to build – Kingdom Builders Text: 1 John 1:1-4 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— 2the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First John Chapter One

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

F I R S T E P I S T L E O F J O H N - CHAPTER 1 INTRO: Scofield says that this First Epistle of John is a family letter from the Father to His "little children" who are in the world. A tender word is used for "children" (from Gk, teknia), a diminutive meaning "little children, born-ones" as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Easter's Surprises

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

What God does is eternal -- We are surprised by significance. What God does is impossible -- We are surprised by power. What God does is unexpected -- We are surprised by joy.

I will never forget walking into the funeral home several years ago to meet with the family who had just lost a 40-year-old son and husband. He was not dressed in a typical suit, but a pair of bib overhauls and a dirty ball cap. He had died of a heart attack, but in the pocket of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Introduccion A Primera De Juan

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 29, 2002

Una introduccion a la primer epistola de Juan mirando al autor y proposito de esta carta.

Introducción a primera de Juan 1ª Juan 1:1-4 Este libro es uno de los pocos en el nuevo testamento que no nos dice a quien fue escrita ni quien es el autor. Yo creo que para algunos la falta de esta información, y también el tamaño pequeño del libro, les da la falsa impresión que talvez no es ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other